Existing-home sales climbed substantially in February after a slight decline in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. Of the four major regions, only the Northeast reported a drop in sales, while other areas saw increases, including sizable sales [...]
Personal-finance website WalletHub's most recent Credit Card Debt Study, found consumers racked up $77 billion in credit card debt during 2019, sending the outstanding debt to an all-time record high. WalletHub also released its nationally representative 2020 Debt Survey, which [...]
Good news on the education front: New data described in the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center's Completing College State Report shows a rise in the overall college completion rate in 43 out of the 45 states, for which data are [...]
When temperatures are cold and days are dreary, it's hard not to dream about booking a flight to an exotic destination or relaxing in a beautiful hotel by the beach. For those with a major case of winter blues, Skyscanner offers [...]
A new definition of “hot property” has emerged within the real estate market. The recent string of state-level marijuana legalization continues to impact commercial property demand and residential housing decisions throughout the United States. These findings are according to the [...]
The National Association of Realtors has asked the Department of Housing and Urban Development to consider a series of policy proposals it believes will address housing affordability constraints and allow industry players to provide safe and affordable housing options where [...]
If you're in the market to buy or sell a home you're not alone. More than half of Americans recently polled believe now is a good time to make a home purchase, according to the latest consumer findings from the [...]
The Internal Revenue Service urged taxpayers involved in designated syndicated conservation easement arrangements to consult with their tax advisors following a recent U.S. Tax Court decision and agency plans to continue enforcement efforts in this area. According to an IRS [...]
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers there are things they should do now to get ready for the tax-filing season ahead. Here are some tips and ideas via an IRS news release. Charitable Contributions For most taxpayers, Dec. 31 is [...]
In between holiday shopping you might want to squeeze in some time and dedicate it toward your taxes since tax filing season is approaching. To help, the Internal Revenue Service cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving their refund by [...]